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2 people are interested
HVKBP 2018 Sustain a Beach
ORGANIZATION: Virginia Key Beach Park Trust
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park's first annual Sustain-a-beach is an advocacy campaign for the sustainable practices not just only on keeping the Historic Beach clean but also to instill a sustainable culture into daily lives in the Miami community.
There will be a few speakers talking about sustainable methods to improve beaches as well as ways that anyone can make a difference.
SPEAKERS:
Volunteer Cleanup.org- Microplastics and their effect on the beach
Manny Rionda (Fill a Bag)- the Fill a bag project
Debris Free Oceans- Ways to preserve a beach and the coastal dune ecosystem.
Charlie Weyman (Historic Virginia Key Beach Park)- Simple and Sustainable methods one can adopt in their own home.
Beer from a local craft brewery will be served to participants
Participants must be 21 and over.
This event is BYOC or bring your own container. We don't want to add to the mess!
Closed toed shoes are HIGHLY recommended.
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is looking forward to you joining us!
Come out, make a difference and learn something new while having a brew!
More opportunities with Virginia Key Beach Park Trust
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Virginia Key Beach Park Trust
Location:
4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of Virginia Key Beach Park Trust is to create and carry forward a community-based vision for the development and use of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park by a) promoting and maintaining absolute public ownership and access; b) fostering its perpetuation as a passive open green-space which includes nature trails, reacreational facilities and appropriate museum structures, all compatible with the natural environment of Virginia Key; c) honoring the rich social and cultural history of the site and of South Florida; and d) preserving the site as a valuable historical, environmental, educational and recreational resource to be enjoyed by posterity.
Description
"Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, once called "Bear's Cut", was frequented in the early 1900's by Black settlers arriving on the island by ferry from a dock at the end of Fifth street, in downtown Miami. Established on August 1, 1945, as the "Colored Only" beach, this site immediately became a spot for social gatherings sacred to Black residents who made weekly trips to enjoy amenities such as the carousel, the dancing pavilion or the mini-train that would run through the enormous park. During this era, there was a lack of beach facilities for Blacks and this 1000-acre barrier island characterized by a unique and fragile natural environment, served as the recreational location for those who wanted to bask in the splendor of the sun and ocean. Former City of Miami Commissioner, M. Athalie Range was instrumental, together with the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust, in adding this remarkable landmark to the National Register of Historic Places in June 2002."
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4020 Virginia Beach DriveMiami, FL 33149
DATE POSTED
November 16, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21